Breast and Thoracic Wall Flashcards
1
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Space between superficial and pectoral fascia
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Retromammary space
2
Q
Function of Suspensory (Cooper’s) ligaments
A
Fibrous bands of connective tissue Gives suspensory support Divide breast into segments
3
Q
Series of milk
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Mammary Lobules –> Lactiferous ducts –> Lactiferous sinus
4
Q
Sensory innervation of breast
A
Intercostal NN, supraclavicular NN
5
Q
Breakdown of ribs
A
6
Q
External Intercostals
A
7
Q
Internal Intercostals
A
8
Q
Innermost Intercostals
A
9
Q
Subcostals
A
10
Q
Transversus thoracis
A
11
Q
Thoracic aorta supplies…
A
12
Q
Subclavian artery supplies posteriorly…
A
13
Q
Subclavian artery supplies anteriorly…
A
14
Q
Anterior veins
A
15
Q
Posterior veins
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